United Utilities seeks supply chain input ahead of tendering £78m AMP8/9 contract for supply, delivery and install of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
United Utilities is seeking supply chain input ahead of going out to tender with an AMP8 contract for supply, delivery and install of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps with an estimated total value of £78 million (inc VAT).
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000.
Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK.
Invertek Drives hits three million milestone - energy-saving VFD technology drives sustainability efforts
Manufacturer of variable frequency drive (VFD) technology Invertek Drives Ltd has celebrated producing its three millionth VFD - just three years after the two-million milestone, demonstrating rapidly growing demand for its energy-saving solutions.
Southern Water announces upcoming £400m AMP8 procurement for pump supply, install, maintenance, repair and hire programme
Southern Water has published a Periodic Indicative Notice announcing its upcoming £400 million AMP8 procurement process for its pump supply, install, maintenance, repair and hire programme.
NI Water pump upgrades at Ballygomartin Water Pumping Station deliver energy savings and lower costs
New, more efficient pumps, recently installed in Ballygomartin Water Pumping Station (WPS) are paving the way for energy savings and lower costs for NI Water.
Yorkshire Water trials gels to remove rising main sediment
Yorkshire Water and its partners Morrisons Water Services and Intelligent Gels have successfully trialled the use of gel to remove sediments from rising mains.
Anglian Water tenders £4m AMP7/8 contract for efficiency & optimisation consultancy services
Anglian Water has gone out to tender with an AMP7/8 contract for efficiency and optimisation consultancy services for clean water worth an estimated £4 million.
Scottish Water staff battle flooding to safeguard water supply after floods force WTW shutdown
Scottish Water staff have spoken about their battle to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire after severe flooding a fortnight ago forced the shutdown of its Ballater Water Treatment Works.
Anglian Water looks for supply chain input on efficiency and optimisation opportunities across water recycling network
Anglian Water is looking for supply chain input and expertise on efficiency and optimisation opportunities across its water recycling network.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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